Commentary & Columns CommentarySnippets of Faith Where everybody knows your name Suzanna Molino SingletonDecember 11, 20194 min read Yes, belonging to places is good – it feels right, we fit in. We should all belong to some place, to some group, to some church, even to someone. Where do you feel as if you belong? Read More #IamCatholicAdventAmenAmen Matysek CommentaryCommentaryMarriage & Family LifeParenting The more, the merrier George P. Matysek Jr.December 10, 20194 min read As the Christmas season approaches, George Matysek shares the joys of having five children age 5 and under. Read More AdventCommentaryThe Domestic Church The gift of a ‘banana tree’ Rita BuettnerDecember 9, 20194 min read During this season of giving, as we thoughtfully select gifts for people we know and love – and maybe even for strangers – how wonderful to consider that a gift may bring joy not just in the moment of opening, but also for years to come. Read More AdventCommentaryWit & Wisdom No sales pitch required Father Joseph BreighnerDecember 8, 20192 min read The world may or may not believe what we say. But the world will believe what we do. Do we live in such a way as to allow the God born once in a manger to live fully in us? Read More AdventBlogOpen Window Advent: Finding purpose in expectant waiting Rita BuettnerDecember 7, 20194 min read When my husband and I were matched with our son, we thought we might travel to China to adopt him in just a few short months. But it turned out to be a much longer process.As the months dragged on and the wheels of bureaucracy moved slowly on both sides of the world, I grew […] Read More AdventBlogOpen Window Celebrating St. Nicholas Day, accepting Advent as it comes, name tags, skating, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerDecember 5, 20195 min read Happy St. Nicholas Day! Every year we leave our shoes by the door the night before his feast day, and we wake up the next morning to treats in our shoes. Read More AdventBlogDust and Dewfall The four Ps of Advent Father J. Collin PostonDecember 5, 20193 min read Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season. Read More AdventBlogOpen Window Approach Advent with a sense of wonder Rita BuettnerNovember 30, 20193 min read It’s almost impossible not to get caught up in the busyness of the season. So, maybe instead of resisting, we should lean into all of it. Maybe we can embrace the fullness of Advent and soak it all in. Read More BlogOpen Window Thanksgiving leftovers and highlights, oyster shucking, a ride in a vintage car, and more (7 Quick Takes) Rita BuettnerNovember 29, 20194 min read Thanksgiving is about spending time with people we love, but it’s also about the food. And you can’t have Thanksgiving dinner without pie. Read More AdventCommentarySnippets of Faith My favorite gift to buy is that for a stranger Suzanna Molino SingletonNovember 29, 20194 min read This Christmas season, as your family and mine add unnecessary “stuff” to the pile collecting in our closets, dressers, and cabinets, let us remember there are good and hardworking families in our community who are not as blessed to afford new things. Read More Previous 1 … 205 206 207 … 294 Next